A space of nostalgia for displaced persons created in 1972, serving as the gateway to Paju DMZ tourism containing the pain of the Korean War and the desire for peace and unification. Highlights include the Bridge of Freedom, the Peace Bell, Mangbaedan, and an old Gyeongui Line steam locomotive. Located outside the Civilian Control Line (CCL), it can be visited freely without reservations or IDs.
The northernmost observatory located inside the Civilian Control Line (CCL), just 800m from the Military Demarcation Line. Through telescopes, you can see the Kaesong Industrial Complex, Songaksan Mountain, and the North Korean propaganda village of Gijeong-dong. Due to security, entry is only possible through pre-booked DMZ tours, and ID (Passport for foreigners) is mandatory.
An invasion tunnel built by North Korea discovered in 1978, located 73m underground with a total length of 1,635m, designed to move 30,000 troops per hour. You can experience a section of the tunnel via monorail or on foot. Located inside the CCL, pre-booked DMZ tour participation and ID (Passport for foreigners) are mandatory. Photography is prohibited inside the tunnel.
The northernmost station of the Gyeongui Line, famous for the slogan 'The first station toward the North,' completed in 2002 as a symbol of North-South reconciliation. The platform has signs indicating the distance to Pyongyang. While you cannot board an actual train, you can get commemorative stamps. Located near the CCL, it's visited via pre-booked DMZ tours with mandatory ID.
An observatory located at the confluence of the Han and Imjin Rivers, where you can observe North Korea's Gaepung-gun villages and the lives of residents from the closest distance (approx. 2.1km) in the metropolitan area. It features a unification exhibition hall, observatory, and telescopes. Located outside the CCL, it can be visited freely without tour reservations.
Visit Imjingak, Dora Observatory, and the 3rd Tunnel for a unique historical and security experience near the border.